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Archaeology Meets Art: Blue & White Tile Painting Workshop at Drayton Hall

April 18, 2026

Discover Charleston’s rich past and bring home a timeless keepsake at Drayton Hall’s Blue & White Tile Painting Workshop, a unique experience blending history and creativity.

Join Drayton Hall Staff Archaeologist Nicole Houck and local ceramic artist Janette Wall of Carolina Creamware for a special behind-the-scenes tour and painting session. Explore a curated selection of the Drayton Hall archaeological collections, and draw artistic inspiration from historic pottery fragments, decorative motifs, and Lowcountry craftsmanship.

Following the tour, enjoy a hands-on ceramic tile painting workshop led by Janette Wall of Carolina Creamware. You’ll design and paint your own blue and white tile using traditional techniques and personal flair.

Date & Time: April 18, 2026 at 10am
Location: Drayton Hall
Tickets:$85 General Admission $75/Friends of Drayton Hall

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